Lampard helps Chelsea kill off 10-man Liverpool

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LONDON (AFP) — Frank Lampard sent Chelsea into the League Cup semi-finals as his deflected strike set up a 2-0 win against 10-man Liverpool on Wednesday.

Lampard broke the deadlock in the second half at Stamford Bridge before Peter Crouch was sent off for a nasty two-footed foul on John Obi Mikel a minute later.

Crouch's red card effectively ended Liverpool's hopes of a comeback and Andriy Shevchenko's late strike ensured the holders reached the last four for the third time in four seasons.

While Chelsea celebrated a quarter-final win over their bitter rivals, Liverpool are in danger of failing to deliver on the promise they had showed earlier in the campaign.

Rafa Benitez's side are already 10 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and this...